Original version of “Cool for the Summer”; Hollywood/Island/SafehouseThe rock version of Demi Lovato’s “Cool for the Summer” is closer than you think. On Thursday, the Grammy nominee shared a black-and-white snippet of herself in the studio recording the new track alongside the caption, “Go tell your mother Cool For the Summer (Rock Version) 5/25.” Demi, 30, first…… Read More…
Atlantic RecordsKelly Clarkson and Maroon 5 have new songs out on Friday. Maroon 5’s track “Middle Ground” is a different sound for the band: It’s an acoustic waltz with an impassioned vocal by Adam Levine, singing about his own fragility and his hope that we can find a way to end our divisiveness. “I need peace…… Read More…
Erskine/ColumbiaSaturday, May 20, marks the one-year anniversary of the release of Harry’s House, Harry Styles’ third solo album. And while Harry was already a Grammy-winning star, Harry’s House pushed him over the edge into the kind of global pop domination that only a few — like his pal Ed Sheeran and his alleged ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift — get…… Read More…
Are two of your favorite K-pop stars dating? Jennie from BLACKPINK and V from BTS were spotted holding hands in Paris this week. A video of their seemingly romantic stroll was posted by a French journalist on TikTok. Dating rumors have been swirling about the two since last year. Ava Max and Tiësto are performing…… Read More…
ZIK Images/United Archives via Getty ImagesAfter she ran up the charts last year with “Running Up That Hill,” Kate Bush is now seeing another sync-driven increase in streams for a different song. According to Billboard, Bush’s 1988 song “This Woman’s Work” jumped 157% in U.S. on-demand streams following its placement in the new Netflix movie…… Read More…
ATLANTIC RECORDS/CENTRICITY Lauren Daigle says some of her Christian fans thought she had “gone to the dark side” after appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. The singer tells People she faced backlash after performing on the show in 2018 because host Ellen is openly gay. She further faced criticism from conservative Christians when she refused…… Read More…
Johnny Nunez/Getty ImagesA new documentary about Avicii, the late Swedish DJ, is now in the works. Variety announced that the film will be co-directed by Dutch talent manager Orlando John and Jonas Trukanas. The film will feature previously unreleased footage, and include interviews with close family and friends. It will also chronicle how Avicii — born Tim Bergling — rose to fame in…… Read More…
Joe Maher/Getty ImagesHarry Styles and RAYE were winners at The Ivors, the U.K.’s most prestigious songwriting awards ceremony. RAYE’s “Escapism” was named Best Contemporary Song, while Harry’s “As It Was” was named Most Performed Work, meaning it was the song heard the most on the radio, TV and other outlets. According to the BBC, RAYE used her acceptance speech…… Read More…
Steven Meisel In a new cover story with British Vogue, Miley Cyrus says her empowering hit song “Flowers” almost had a much sadder tone. “I wrote it in a really different way,” she says. “The chorus was originally: ‘I can buy myself flowers, write my name in the sand, but I can’t love me better…… Read More…
ABCLizzo is being recognized for her social justice work with a new award. The singer is the recipient of this year’s Elevate Prize Catalyst Award, which honors individuals who use their platform to inspire social action and positivity. “I’m so honored to be receiving the Elevate Prize Catalyst Award,” Lizzo said in her acceptance speech.…… Read More…